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Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the state's designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. As one of only three selective state institutions in the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs that emphasize an expansive liberal arts education focused on critical thinking. Through personalized attention and award-winning, high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, and study abroad, GCSU prepares leaders, problem solvers and life-long learners for successful careers. The university offers small class sizes and personalized attention for optimal student engagement in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through experiential learning. The university's beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia and located only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta.
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Job Summary
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Orientation Leaders are current Georgia College & State University students who assist with welcoming incoming students and their guests during summer orientation programs. They are trained to help create a welcoming, informative, and engaging experience that prepares new students for life at GCSU.
Orientation Leaders support orientation programs by helping with event setup and transitions, leading breakout sessions and small group activities, and assisting with various orientation aspects throughout the day. They share their experiences as current students and help incoming students feel comfortable, informed, and connected.
Orientation Leaders work closely with professional staff from the Office of Admissions under the guidance of the Assistant Director of New Student Programs and are expected to represent Georgia College & State University in a positive and professional manner.
Key Responsibilities Include:

• Welcoming and assisting incoming students and their guests
• Assisting with event setup, preparation, and breakdown
• Leading breakout sessions and smallgroup activities
• Supporting orientation activities as needed
• Sharing accurate information and peer insight with new students

Program Dates and Expectations:

• Summer orientation sessions will take place on June 2, 3, 4, 9, and 11, and July 21, 22, and 23
• While availability is not required for all dates, Orientation Leaders are expected to be available for most sessions
• Training is anticipated on May 14, 15, 18, 19, and 20

The goal of the Orientation Leader program is to help incoming students feel informed, supported, and ready to begin their Georgia College experience in the fall.
Responsibilities
Speaking with current students and families during orientation - 75%
Will be responsible for walking students to breakout academic sessions, checking families in, leading group icebreakers.
Preparation - 20%
Responsibilities include day-of set up (organizing supplies, placing directional signs, checking in families, etc.) and preparation in the weeks before orientation dates (creating packets to hand out to students and parents, making sure survey gifts are ready to be handed out)
Other - 5%
Other duties as needed
Required Qualifications
Other Required Qualifications
Current enrollment as a student at the institution. Please note that you do not need to be taking summer classes to be eligible.
Ability to work a flexible schedule around class commitments.
Proposed Salary
$12.00 / hour
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
Need to be able to effectively communicate with guests and maintain a positive attitude.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• DMV Check